Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Matt Koch reacts after giving up a two-run home run to Colorado Rockies' Trevor Story in the third inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) David Zalubowski, AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Matt Koch reacts after giving up a two-run home run to Colorado Rockies' Trevor Story in the third inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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Arizona Diamondbacks' A.J. Pollock, right, confers with home plate umpire Chris Conroy after he called out Pollock on strikes to end the top of in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) David Zalubowski, AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks' A.J. Pollock, right, confers with home plate umpire Chris Conroy after he called out Pollock on strikes to end the top of in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Jake Diekman works against he Colorado Rockies in the seventh inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) David Zalubowski, AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Jake Diekman works against he Colorado Rockies in the seventh inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo, left, takes the ball from relief pitcher Brad Boxberger who is pulled from the mound after getting Colorado Rockies' Chris Iannetta to fly out in the seventh inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) David Zalubowski, AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo, left, takes the ball from relief pitcher Brad Boxberger who is pulled from the mound after getting Colorado Rockies' Chris Iannetta to fly out in the seventh inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt reacts after grounding into a double play to end the top of the eighth inning of a baseball game against against the Colorado Rockies, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, in Denver. The Rockies won 10-3. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) David Zalubowski, AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt reacts after grounding into a double play to end the top of the eighth inning of a baseball game against against the Colorado Rockies, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, in Denver. The Rockies won 10-3. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt grounds out against Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland in the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) David Zalubowski, AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt grounds out against Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland in the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Matt Koch works against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) David Zalubowski, AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Matt Koch works against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Ketel Marte throws over Colorado Rockies' David Dahl after forcing him out at second base on the front end of a double play in the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) David Zalubowski, AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Ketel Marte throws over Colorado Rockies' David Dahl after forcing him out at second base on the front end of a double play in the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte, left, throws to first base after forcing out Colorado Rockies' Gerardo Parra at second base on the front end of a double play hit into by Ian Desmond in the second inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) David Zalubowski, AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte, left, throws to first base after forcing out Colorado Rockies' Gerardo Parra at second base on the front end of a double play hit into by Ian Desmond in the second inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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Colorado Rockies' Kyle Freeland gestures to David Dahl after his double drove in Freeland in the fourth inning of a baseball game against Arizona Diamondbacks, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) David Zalubowski, AP

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Colorado Rockies' Kyle Freeland gestures to David Dahl after his double drove in Freeland in the fourth inning of a baseball game against Arizona Diamondbacks, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo, left, argues with second base umpire Fieldin Culbreth over a call while facing the Colorado Rockies in the fifth inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) David Zalubowski, AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo, left, argues with second base umpire Fieldin Culbreth over a call while facing the Colorado Rockies in the fifth inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Daniel Descalso, back, forces out Colorado Rockies' DJ LeMahieu at second base on the front end of a double play hit into by Nolan Armando to end the seventh inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) David Zalubowski, AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Daniel Descalso, back, forces out Colorado Rockies' DJ LeMahieu at second base on the front end of a double play hit into by Nolan Armando to end the seventh inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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Colorado Rockies' DJ LeMahieu follows through with his swing after connecting for a two-run, walkoff home run off Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Yoshihisa Hirano in the ninth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, in Denver. The Rockies won 5-4. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) David Zalubowski, AP

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Colorado Rockies' DJ LeMahieu follows through with his swing after connecting for a two-run, walkoff home run off Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Yoshihisa Hirano in the ninth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, in Denver. The Rockies won 5-4. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Yoshihisa Hirano reacts after giving up a two-run, walkoff home run to Colorado Rockies' DJ LeMahieu in the ninth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, in Denver. The Rockies won 5-4.(AP Photo/David Zalubowski) David Zalubowski, AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Yoshihisa Hirano reacts after giving up a two-run, walkoff home run to Colorado Rockies' DJ LeMahieu in the ninth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, in Denver. The Rockies won 5-4.(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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Colorado Rockies' DJ LeMahieu celebrates as he circles the bases after hitting a two-run home run off Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Yoshihisa Hirano in the ninth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, in Denver. The Rockies won 5-4. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) David Zalubowski, AP

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Colorado Rockies' DJ LeMahieu celebrates as he circles the bases after hitting a two-run home run off Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Yoshihisa Hirano in the ninth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, in Denver. The Rockies won 5-4. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Eduardo Escobar lines out against Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray in the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) David Zalubowski, AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks' Eduardo Escobar lines out against Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray in the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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Colorado Rockies' Charlie Blackmon reacts after striking out against Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Patrick Corbin in the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) David Zalubowski, AP

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Colorado Rockies' Charlie Blackmon reacts after striking out against Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Patrick Corbin in the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt follows the flight of his double off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray in the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) David Zalubowski, AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt follows the flight of his double off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray in the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Eduardo Escobar follows the flight of his two-run home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray in the third inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) David Zalubowski, AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks' Eduardo Escobar follows the flight of his two-run home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray in the third inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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Colorado Rockies' Trevor Story, right, tries to avoid the tag by Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Alex Avila after a dropped third strike in the third inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) David Zalubowski, AP

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Colorado Rockies' Trevor Story, right, tries to avoid the tag by Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Alex Avila after a dropped third strike in the third inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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Arizona Diamondbacks third base coach Tony Perezchica, left, congratulates Alex Avila as he circles the bases after hitting a solo home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray in the fourth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) David Zalubowski, AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks third base coach Tony Perezchica, left, congratulates Alex Avila as he circles the bases after hitting a solo home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray in the fourth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Patrick Corbin calls for a new ball after giving up a solo home run to Colorado Rockies' Nolan Arenado in the fifth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) David Zalubowski, AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Patrick Corbin calls for a new ball after giving up a solo home run to Colorado Rockies' Nolan Arenado in the fifth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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Sep 12, 2018; Denver, CO, USA; General view as a skydiver enters Coors Field before the game between the Arizona Diamondbacks against the Colorado Rockies delivers at Coors Field. Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

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Sep 12, 2018; Denver, CO, USA; General view as a skydiver enters Coors Field before the game between the Arizona Diamondbacks against the Colorado Rockies delivers at Coors Field.
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Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Yoshihisa Hirano reacts after retiring Colorado Rockies' Charlie Blackmon for the final out in the ninth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, in Denver. Arizona won 6-3. David Zalubowski/AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Yoshihisa Hirano reacts after retiring Colorado Rockies' Charlie Blackmon for the final out in the ninth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, in Denver. Arizona won 6-3.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte follows the flight of his single to drive in two runs off Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Adam Ottavino in the eighth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, in Denver. David Zalubowski/AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte follows the flight of his single to drive in two runs off Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Adam Ottavino in the eighth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, in Denver.
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Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Jeff Mathis, left, congratulates relief pitcher Yoshihisa Hirano after he retired Colorado Rockies' Charlie Blackmon for the final out in the ninth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, in Denver. Arizona won 6-3. David Zalubowski/AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Jeff Mathis, left, congratulates relief pitcher Yoshihisa Hirano after he retired Colorado Rockies' Charlie Blackmon for the final out in the ninth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, in Denver. Arizona won 6-3.
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Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Ketel Marte, left, celebrates with center fielder Jon Jay after the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, in Denver. Arizona won 6-3. David Zalubowski/AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Ketel Marte, left, celebrates with center fielder Jon Jay after the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, in Denver. Arizona won 6-3.
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Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Yoshihisa Hirano works against the Colorado Rockies in the ninth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, in Denver. Arizona won 6-3. David Zalubowski/AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Yoshihisa Hirano works against the Colorado Rockies in the ninth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, in Denver. Arizona won 6-3.
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Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Jake Diekman works against the Colorado Rockies in the ninth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, in Denver. Arizona won 6-3. David Zalubowski/AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Jake Diekman works against the Colorado Rockies in the ninth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, in Denver. Arizona won 6-3.
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Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, left, talks with manager Torey Lovullo as the Diamondbacks bat against the Colorado Rockies in the ninth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, in Denver. Arizona won 6-3. David Zalubowski/AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, left, talks with manager Torey Lovullo as the Diamondbacks bat against the Colorado Rockies in the ninth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, in Denver. Arizona won 6-3.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' David Peralta follows the flight of his two-run home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, in Denver David Zalubowski/AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks' David Peralta follows the flight of his two-run home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, in Denver
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Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke works against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, in Denver. David Zalubowski/AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke works against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, in Denver.
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Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story, left, throws to first base after forcing out Arizona Diamondbacks' Jeff Mathis at second base on a double play hit into by Zack Greinke to end the top of the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, in Denver. David Zalubowski/AP

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Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story, left, throws to first base after forcing out Arizona Diamondbacks' Jeff Mathis at second base on a double play hit into by Zack Greinke to end the top of the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, in Denver.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte follows the flight of his triple to drive in two runs off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, in Denver. David Zalubowski/AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte follows the flight of his triple to drive in two runs off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, in Denver.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' A.J. Pollock slides safely across home plate to score on a triple hit by Ketel Marte off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, in Denver. David Zalubowski/AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks' A.J. Pollock slides safely across home plate to score on a triple hit by Ketel Marte off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, in Denver.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte gestures after hitting a triple to drive in two runs off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela in the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, in Denver. David Zalubowski/AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte gestures after hitting a triple to drive in two runs off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela in the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, in Denver.
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Colorado Rockies pitching coach Steve Foster, left, confers with starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela after he gave up a triple to drive in two runs to Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, in Denver. David Zalubowski/AP

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Colorado Rockies pitching coach Steve Foster, left, confers with starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela after he gave up a triple to drive in two runs to Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, in Denver.
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Colorado Rockies' Nolan Arenado scores on a double hit by David Dahl of Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke in the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, in Denver. David Zalubowski/AP

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Colorado Rockies' Nolan Arenado scores on a double hit by David Dahl of Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke in the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, in Denver.
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Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Brad Ziegler heads to the dugout after retiring Colorado Rockies' DJ LeMahieu on a ground out with the bases loaded in the seventh inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, in Denver. David Zalubowski/AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Brad Ziegler heads to the dugout after retiring Colorado Rockies' DJ LeMahieu on a ground out with the bases loaded in the seventh inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, in Denver.
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Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo, left, takes the ball from relief pitcher Matt Andriese after he gave up a single to Colorado Rockies pinch-hitter Ryan McMahon in the seventh inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, in Denver. David Zalubowski/AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo, left, takes the ball from relief pitcher Matt Andriese after he gave up a single to Colorado Rockies pinch-hitter Ryan McMahon in the seventh inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, in Denver.
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Colorado Rockies' DJ LeMahieu drops to the dirt to avoid an inside pitch from Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Jimmie Sherfy in the seventh inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, in Denver. David Zalubowski, AP

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Colorado Rockies' DJ LeMahieu drops to the dirt to avoid an inside pitch from Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Jimmie Sherfy in the seventh inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, in Denver.
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Colorado Rockies second baseman DJ LeMahieu, left, applies the tag to Arizona Diamondbacks' Socrates Brito as he slides into second base while trying to stretch a single into a double in the eighth inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, in Denver. The Rockies won 13-2. David Zalubowski, AP

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Colorado Rockies second baseman DJ LeMahieu, left, applies the tag to Arizona Diamondbacks' Socrates Brito as he slides into second base while trying to stretch a single into a double in the eighth inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, in Denver. The Rockies won 13-2.
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Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Jimmie Sherfy throws to first base to put out Colorado Rockies' David Dahl in the eighth inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, in Denver. The Rockies won 13-2. David Zalubowski, AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Jimmie Sherfy throws to first base to put out Colorado Rockies' David Dahl in the eighth inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, in Denver. The Rockies won 13-2.
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Colorado Rockies' Ian Desmond reacts after striking out against Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Godley in the second inning of a baseball game against the Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, in Denver. David Zalubowski/AP

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Colorado Rockies' Ian Desmond reacts after striking out against Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Godley in the second inning of a baseball game against the Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, in Denver.
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Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eduardo Escobar throws to first base to put out Colorado Rockies' DJ LeMahieu in the third inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, in Denver. David Zalubowski/AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eduardo Escobar throws to first base to put out Colorado Rockies' DJ LeMahieu in the third inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, in Denver.
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Colorado Rockies' Trevor Story follows the flight of his three-run home run off Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Silvino Bracho in the fifth inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, in Denver. David Zalubowski/AP

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Colorado Rockies' Trevor Story follows the flight of his three-run home run off Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Silvino Bracho in the fifth inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, in Denver.
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Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Silvino Bracho bites his glove after giving up a three-run home run to Colorado Rockies' Trevor Story in the fifth inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, in Denver. David Zalubowski/AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Silvino Bracho bites his glove after giving up a three-run home run to Colorado Rockies' Trevor Story in the fifth inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, in Denver.
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Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Silvino Bracho, reacts after giving up a three-run home run to Colorado Rockies' Trevor Story, back, in the fifth inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, in Denver. David Zalubowski/AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Silvino Bracho, reacts after giving up a three-run home run to Colorado Rockies' Trevor Story, back, in the fifth inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, in Denver.
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Teammates congratulate Colorado Rockies' Trevor Story as he returns to the dugout after hitting three-run home run off Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Silvino Bracho in the fifth inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, in Denver. David Zalubowski/AP

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Teammates congratulate Colorado Rockies' Trevor Story as he returns to the dugout after hitting three-run home run off Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Silvino Bracho in the fifth inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, in Denver.
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Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zach Godley, left, looks on with manager Torey Lovullo from the dugout as the Diamondbacks bat against the Colorado Rockies in the sixth inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, in Denver. David Zalubowski/AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zach Godley, left, looks on with manager Torey Lovullo from the dugout as the Diamondbacks bat against the Colorado Rockies in the sixth inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, in Denver.
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Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed, left, applies the tag to put out Colorado Rockies' Ian Desmond as he tries to steal second base in the sixth inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, in Denver. David Zalubowski/AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed, left, applies the tag to put out Colorado Rockies' Ian Desmond as he tries to steal second base in the sixth inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, in Denver.
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Colorado Rockies' David Dahl follows the flight of his grand slam off Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Matt Andriese in the seventh inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, in Denver. David Zalubowski/AP

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Colorado Rockies' David Dahl follows the flight of his grand slam off Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Matt Andriese in the seventh inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, in Denver.
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Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Matt Andriese reacts after giving up a grand slam to Colorado Rockies' David Dahl in the seventh inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, in Denver. David Zalubowski/AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Matt Andriese reacts after giving up a grand slam to Colorado Rockies' David Dahl in the seventh inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, in Denver.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Eduardo Escobar follows the flight of his RBI-single off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez in the first inning of a baseball game against the Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, in Denver. David Zalubowski/AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks' Eduardo Escobar follows the flight of his RBI-single off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez in the first inning of a baseball game against the Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, in Denver.
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Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke reads in the empty stands before a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, in Denver. David Zalubowski/AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke reads in the empty stands before a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, in Denver.
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Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez works against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning of a baseball game against the Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, in Denver. David Zalubowski/AP

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Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez works against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning of a baseball game against the Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, in Denver.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' A.J. Pollock scores on a single hit by Eduardo Escobar off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez in the first inning of a baseball game against the Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, in Denver. David Zalubowski/AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks' A.J. Pollock scores on a single hit by Eduardo Escobar off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez in the first inning of a baseball game against the Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, in Denver.
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Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Godley works against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning of a baseball game against the Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, in Denver. David Zalubowski/AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Godley works against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning of a baseball game against the Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, in Denver.
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Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, left, reaches out to put the tag on Colorado Rockies' DJ LeMahieu after he was caught in a rundown while trying to advance from first to second base in the first inning of a baseball game against the Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, in Denver. David Zalubowski/AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, left, reaches out to put the tag on Colorado Rockies' DJ LeMahieu after he was caught in a rundown while trying to advance from first to second base in the first inning of a baseball game against the Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, in Denver.
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Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Matt Koch reacts after giving up a two-run home run to Colorado Rockies' Trevor Story in the third inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

DENVER – With several of his pitching decisions backfiring, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo has found himself frequently second-guessed after games in recent weeks.

General Manager Mike Hazen didn’t address any specific decisions, but he believes Lovullo has generally put his pitchers in positions to succeed, even if the results haven’t lined up at times.

“I think he’s done a good job,” Hazen said. “I think when you’re in these situations every night, the focus and the attention always comes down to a particular move that maybe doesn’t work out. I just don’t think you can evaluate all the time how a manager is making those decisions based on outcome. Because if it was the right process and the right guy in there and you got beat, that’s a choice you would make again.

“If you step back at the end of that night and say, ‘I would make that choice again tomorrow if it was the same situation,’ then you have to accept the result. It’s too hard day to day in baseball to go back to what the result was and then say it was the wrong decision. I don’t buy that.”

During a four-game series at Dodger Stadium two weeks ago, Lovullo let starter Zack Greinke pitch into the eighth inning, at which point he gave up the go-ahead home run. Later that series, he opted for reliever Archie Bradley in place of closer Brad Boxberger, then let Bradley pitch to Matt Kemp, who delivered a game-winning hit off Bradley for the second consecutive day.

Lovullo also went back to Boxberger in the 10th inning in a tie game against the Braves over the weekend only to watch as the Braves scored the go-ahead run.

“When you get into this many close games and you get in a little run where they’re hitting home runs against you late, it’s a hard thing for the other team to do,” Hazen said. “You’ve got to give a little credit there when you get beat that way, but you also have to step back and evaluate what we’re doing and if we need to make some adjustments on those things, which I think we have done.”

Boxed out

Boxberger said it wasn’t surprising he lost the closer’s job, noting that “something (had) to change” with the way the club had been losing games in the late innings.

But Boxberger also suggested that the way the club had been handling the ninth inning recently had contributed to his struggles.

“I think there’s always that possibility when it gets down to that,” he said, when asked if he could see the change coming, “but definitely the added pressure of trying to be perfect out there definitely didn’t help me at all.”

“I know I’m better than the pitcher that I’ve been the last couple weeks, but, I mean, a lot of us down in that bullpen haven’t had the best month in these last couple of weeks,” Boxberger said. “It’s just a stretch that we’re going through. It sucks that we’re going through it now in September with games running out, but we’re still in it and there’s still games to be won.”

Bouncing back

A day after he did not retire any of the three batters he faced in his major league debut, right-hander Yoan Lopez was back on the mound on Monday night, recording the final out of the eighth inning against the Rockies.

Lovullo said he did not want Lopez having to sit on his brutal debut for so long.

“I thought that would be a good place for him to start to build confidence,” he said.

As for why he brought him into Sunday’s game when he did – Boxberger had just blown a ninth-inning lead and Lopez had to face the top of the Braves’ order – Lovullo said he thought he was well-equipped for it given what he’d heard from the club’s player development department.

“The quality of his stuff, the heartbeat, the ability to execute a game plan, not back down out of the strike zone, command the ball,” Lovullo said. “We felt like he did that, he just got banged around.”